The best song released in 2011 so far. Who knew Richard Fearless had such an amazing singing voice?

Death In Vegas – ‘Your Loft My Acid’

http://youtu.be/KoTH1ar2rw8

Another fantastic tune from the latest Death In Vegas album. 60 seconds in you think you have it pegged, and then it changes into something completely different.

Roky Erickson – ‘Unforced Peace’

This is one of Roky’s finest solo moments… the only known recording sounds like it was recorded in a shoe box, but it’s still an incredible song. We’re just about to go into the studio to record a cover of this to celebrate his first ever Australian tour next year.

Woods – ‘Out Of The Eye’

The first time I heard this was on Stephen Walker’s radio show a few months back. He opened the Skull Cave with it and I thought it was a rare Can song I’d missed along the way. What a tune!

The Small Faces – ‘Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake’

I just listened to an old BBC Radio documentary on this album. Kenney Jones talks about playing this massive 26 inch ride cymbal… It’s the best drum sound I’ve ever heard on a song.

The wait is almost over for interstate punters. Melbourne flower-punk luminaries Sand Pebbles embark on a national tour next month to launch their acclaimed new album Dark Magic in Canberra, Sydney, Byron Bay, Brisbane and Hobart. To coincide with the forthcoming tour, Sand Pebbles have released their second single, the Hell Broth & Bubble remix version of single ‘Dark Magic’. Listen above.